Loving is One Life

                       Loving is One Life

                                  By: Heddy Suzane Chiong

A group of friends decided to have fun together at one night at a mall. These friends are Mark, Diane, Ana, Eden, Gail, and Helena.

“Hey guys! I think we should watch a movie first.” Helena said. Everyone agreed, so they did watch at the cinema.

After watching the movie for 2 hours, they felt happy and relaxed. They became hungry so they went to the customer’s lounge where anyone is welcome.

“There’s something inside me that keeps on telling me that I do not belong here. I’m younger than all of you.” Helena said.

Mark patted her head and said “Age doesn’t matter as long as we’re together.”

“Yes! I agree!” Eden smiled at her.      

“Even though you’re younger than us, when we look at you, it seems like you’re the oldest. Because you’re the most responsible among us.” said Diane.

“And Eden cries quickly always!” laughed Ana.

“I need to go the restroom.” Gail said.

Helena stopped her by pulling her hand. “I’ll come with you.”

Gail smiled. “Okay.” Then they quickly left.

“I remembered the first time they knew each other.” smiled Diane.

“Gail hated her badly those times, right?” asked Mark.

“But in the end, Gail was the one who needed her most.” replied Eden.

“Even though Helena knew that she hated her that much, she still chose to help her at her troubled times.” added Ana.

While at the restroom…

“Helena?” Gail called for Helena’s attention while she was washing her hands.

“Yes?” asked Helena.

“Promise me.”

“Promise what?”

“We’ll be best of friends forever.” she said while looking embarrassed.

Helena noticed that she was a bit embarrassed so she just took her hands and laced her own fingers in between her fingers. “There’s no need to be shy. I promise.” In reply to what she said, Gail just smiled. “Let’s go.”

“Come on you two!” shouted Ana.

“Coming!” Helena and Gail said at the same time.

“So, next are the shops?” asked Mark. Everyone smiled which means they agreed.

While they were away from the cinema a couple of meters, Gail was busy looking for something in her bag.

“What’s the problem Gail?” asked Helena.

“My bracelet is missing!” Gail said while she was panicking. “It’s from my dad.”

“I’ll look for it.” smiled Helena.

“Then let me come.” suggested Mark.

“Its fine if I go alone. Its just a bracelet. I can do it.” insisted Helena.

“Okay.” said Mark.

Helena ran towards the cinema slowly. She suddenly saw Eden beside her. “Eden!?”

“I think its my time to help you. I always trouble you.” answered Eden.

Helena smiled. “Okay. But keep close to me.” They continued running towards the cinema even though there are lots of people running to their direction.